Michael went to the hospital.Rosie had not woken up yet. Samuel was by her hospital bedside. He had noticed that her hands and feet were cold and was warming her up with a hot towel.He did it repeatedly and did not mind it at all.When he saw Michael push the door and enter, Samuel did not feel embarrassed that someone younger was there.He even slowly said, “When I was young, your grandmother was the one taking care of me. Now that your grandmother’s health is not good and something like this has happened, it’s only right that I take care of her. And you. Whenever your grandmother nags you, it’s all for your good. Think about it, spouses should stay with their original partner. Besides, Iv is a filial child. Where are you going to find such an excellent wife?”What did Samuel see in Ivanka in the beginning?It was all for Lane’s Group’s properties, right?It was only afterward that his attitude toward Ivanka slowly changed.What did that mean?It showed that Ivanka was inde
She was a person, not an object.Besides, she did not belong to anyone. Did she belong to George if he did not want to give her up?“I know you won’t, but you need to get one thing straight. This is not up to you.” Ivanka refuted coldly. She was not willing to look at George again.“On the airplane, you definitely didn’t eat very well. I’ll have a servant prepare something for you right away. Please wait for a moment.” George smiled softly. At the moment, he looked gentle.But to Ivanka, the gentleness was nothing more than an illusion!He could do whatever he wanted, anything he wanted.However, she was soon brought into a room. After she was brought in, she heard George reprimanding. “I’m only giving you one task, and that is to keep an eye on her. If anything happens to her, I’ll hold you all accountable!”Ivanka scoffed. It was laughable that she would be imprisoned in her lifetime.“I couldn’t make any calls on the airplane. Are you interested in going out and shopping for
“I really don’t know. I didn’t believe it when I heard the servants talk about it. I realized it was true when I saw you.” When she heard Ivanka’s words, the woman froze for a moment. But she quickly replied to Ivanka to explain herself and also to prove her innocence. “So what if it’s true, and so what if it isn’t? Could you make him release me?”Ivanka immediately refuted her. The sneer at the corner of her mouth was extraordinarily obvious.She noticed the pale pallor on the woman’s face. It was the result of years of illness and a severe lack of health and blood.When George was talking about curing disease and the Ganoderma nebula, was it for her?However, after her words left her mouth, the woman immediately stared at her with wide eyes in disbelief. “You, what did you say?”This expression could not be fake. She was truly unaware.In the next second, she looked like her entire center of gravity was unsteady. She staggered back a step. When she saw how shaky she was, Ivan
As she listened to Mr. George, Ivanka also noticed the people on the opposite side. They had ruthless gazes.It was clear that if Mr. George still did not release her, they would follow the instructions from above, which were the orders given by her uncle, and strike at Mr. George. Then Mr. George would have his head blown off directly in front of her.If Mr. George died, then his sister could not be saved and would then die as well.There were also Mr. George’s men. This was not only two lives anymore. But in Mr. George’s mind, all he cared about was him and his sister. Whether the others lived or died had nothing to do with him.It also reminded her of when Mr. George had poisoned those five men, using the poison to manipulate others into working for him.Ivanka gave a look. The opposite party understood her.They would not act rashly. After all, Ivanka was in Mr. George’s hands. They have been given a death order: a dozen people for one person.Their death was not worthy
“You see, you’re still unwilling to give up your life.” Ivanka saw that he did not say anything and let out another cold laugh.Mr. George did not answer. He had his hand around Ivanka’s neck. His finger curled around the trigger.He noticed the other party’s eyes on them.The slightest distraction would mean his death!“Ms. Ivanka, I know you’re angry. But I really can’t do anything about it. There’s no way for me to do what you said. My sister can’t hold out till I can find Violet Cress either. I hope you can help. As long as you can help, I’ll do whatever you ask me to do!”Mr. George was really anxious.It seemed that Mr. George did not know that she was Violet Cress, just that she had helped solve Caeser’s problem twice. There was also the time with the Ganoderma nebula.Next, it was Michael who was by her side. Ivanka said softly. “Didn’t I list out all the conditions? You are the one who is not willing to agree to it. If you’re not willing to do it, then there’s nothing
Mr. George called out urgently to her. His blue eyes were filled with desperation.However, his sister firmly shook her head. “No! I won’t leave you behind! I’m not going anywhere. If something happens to you, what’s the point of me staying alive?”She would rather die.Ivanka could see how close they were with each other.Mr. George was right. She could not stand by and watch two people die in front of her.Making one more enemy was never better than gaining an ally.It would not be bad if Mr. George could be turned into an ally who would come to her aid whenever needed after she did him this favor.With that thought, Ivanka gave a small wave of her hand toward the men her uncle had arranged for her. They immediately understood her signal and untied Mr. George.The woman rushed to Mr. George without hesitation. She cupped his face as tears welled in her eyes. “George, are you okay?”“I’m fine.”Mr. George caught her hands to stop her movements. In the same motion, he pulled
“Sis, you should go back to your room and rest. I need to discuss something with Ms. Lane. Don’t worry. It’s nothing serious.” Mr. George subtly guided his sister away after hesitating for a moment.He did not want his sister to know how difficult it was to get that plant. He did not want her to worry.Ivanka understood exactly what he was doing.However, there was nothing she could do to help at that moment.Even Michael and she had to fight really hard for the Ganoderma nebula at the auction. Other than that one they got their hands on, she had never heard of anyone else owning it. Besides, if anyone had something that precious and rare, they would not keep it to themselves but would instead sell it.As for why Vincent had chosen to put it up for auction in the first place, she had no idea. That was his business.Speaking of that, she suddenly recalled that he had mentioned he could tell her the location of the Ganoderma nebula’s origin. She could ask Vincent about it, and th
The caller used a voice changer. Even the number was a virtual number.When the demand was made, Mr. George instinctively glanced at Ivanka. She knew how to use the Ganoderma nebula. He had overheard her call just moments ago.She knew the origins of the Ganoderma nebula. There was nothing more direct than that.Besides, if he killed Ivanka, he and his sister would be the next in line for death’s door.Without hesitation, Mr. George ended the call.He pursed his lips before stepping toward Ivanka just as she put away her phone.He told her everything about the call, including the demand that had been made.Ivanka narrowed her eyes and got lost in thought.Someone who wanted her dead and knew about what Mr. George needed. Could it be Daniel?Or was it Blake and Tanya?“Don’t expect any gratitude from me just because you told me. The grudge between us won’t be easily settled.” Ivanka’s voice was cold and indifferent. Mr. George nodded. “Yes, I know.”With her phone still in
In the face of Laura’s meltdown, Ivanka’s words seemed a bit smug.She was doing it on purpose.“You! Ivanka, how can you be so shameless as to say such things? Are you still a woman?” Laura’s hand, which was pointing at her angrily, trembled uncontrollably.Laura’s tears fell like a snapped pearl necklace. Ivanka laughed in a low voice. “Of course I am, otherwise how did I become the one Jonah wakes up to every day? Laura, since things have come to this, you’d better hurry home and stop embarrassing yourself here.”“What’s the point of chasing after someone who doesn’t like you like this?”She acknowledged Laura’s persistence toward Jonah. But insisting too much would turn into clinginess. Jonah’s dislike and disdain for Laura was clear. He never once gave Laura a chance. Even so, Laura refused to give up.Sometimes she did not think thoroughly before doing things. “Whether there’s a point to it is not for you to say!”Laura was still persistent.But the next second, Iva
It would not have been nice for Ivanka to be present during Jonah’s conversation with his mother. The Sadler family’s house was large. She went directly to the grass field outside.Margaret had a Golden Retriever. When Ivanka saw the maid bring it out to play, she immediately squatted in front of the Golden Retriever. The Golden Retriever was very gentle and did not bite. Margaret saw the Golden Retriever wagging its tail at Ivanka. The gesture was clearly a sign of fondness and affection for Ivanka.Even the dog liked Ivanka, and she still did not like her. Could she really be the problem?Margaret began to contemplate and reflect on herself. As she was trying to approach Ivanka, someone had already walked up to Ivanka first.This person was no other than Laura, who she had once hated.When Laura saw the cozy scene of a person and a dog. She instantly rushed to Ivanka. “Ivanka, you’re so despicable. You won’t even spare a dog. Are you planning to drug it too?!”Ivanka kept
However, Jonah seemed to have heard some hilarious joke. “Do you really mean well? Do you mean well by trampling on my feelings?“You said everything started because of Ivanka. Why don’t you say it all started because of you?”Jonah let out another rhetorical question.He was extremely emotional.Margaret could not bear to watch him like this. She roared, “Enough, don’t think that I’ll compromise and stop interfering with you guys if you are like this!”Jonah laughed slowly. “Then what you said before was nonsense. Since I can’t get what I want, what else is left if I cure these legs?“You really don’t get it. You think that I’m driving you to your grave when it’s the opposite. Then what kind of mother-son bond is there between us to speak of?”At the end of Jonah’s speech, the mockery at the corner of his was extraordinarily obvious. His eyes even seemed determined.Margaret sensed it.“Are you going to cut ties with me for Ivanka?” Margaret found it incredulous. When she ask
She said to Ivanka in dissatisfaction, “Ms. Ivanka, please go out. I have something to say to Jonah alone right now.”Ivanka did not respond. However, the way she moved out already said everything.Jonah did not make a statement but silently agreed.He also did not want Ivanka to be present to see his embarrassment.“You’re being an ingrate. You never raised me like that! Since you’ve already spoken such, why are you still holding it against Iv? Is being a divorcee her sin?” Jonah’s expression was as dark as the storm clouds. Those eyes were locked on his mother. He felt that Ivanka had been deeply wronged.However, Margaret replied blandly, “Have you seen anyone wealthy choosing to marry divorcees? Are there really no other women out there?”“You are a woman too.” Jonah frowned.However, Margaret brought up a very realistic question. “I am indeed a woman. But no parent in the world would ever settle for anything less than the best option.”Those words infuriated Jonah.“Mom,
At Margaret’s rebuke, Ivanka was annoyed. “If you say so.”Whatever Margaret wanted to think was her own business. She would not interfere.Margaret immediately choked out in response, “You!”“You don’t have to target me. You know very well that I won’t get together with your son. I’m only here to administer treatment for your son.”Ivanka gave Margaret a bland look. Even her tone was bland.Margaret burst out laughing coldly. “It’s what you should do!”“I didn’t say that I shouldn’t,” Ivanka shot back indifferently. She no longer bantered with Margaret. She kept looking at her cell phone.In Margaret’s eyes, Ivanka was playing with her cell phone, and was playing intently too!There was a parasol over her head as she was leaning on a rattan chair. Most importantly, there were also refreshments on the round table to Ivanka’s left.Sheesh!“Ivanka, are you here to treat Jonah’s leg, or are you here to enjoy yourself?” Margaret chided Ivanka in dissatisfaction.When someone di
Jonah was concerned about Ivanka. But before he could finish speaking, he automatically lowered his voice.He was not the same as before.Call for him. With his weak legs, what could he do for her?Ivanka heard his tone but did not expose or console him. She only followed suit and said, “Rest well. I know my place.”“Alright.”Jonah answered half-heartedly. Ivanka turned around and left her back to him.On the terrace, there was a parasol and a rattan chair.She had only laid down on top of the rattan chairs for a few minutes when she heard footsteps from behind her. As the footsteps drew closer step by step, she subconsciously turned around.She only saw the servant who had just helped her carry a tray of food and walked towards her slowly.“Ms. Ivanka, the young master asked me to prepare some refreshments for you.”Ivanka nodded wordlessly.She was here to treat Jonah’s legs, not to enjoy the sunshine and eat. She did not eat anything. Her gaze was on the phone screen.S
As he said that, Jonah turned his wheelchair and moved closer to Ivanka.The delight on his face was hard to hide. Margaret did not see it. She was still in the hospital. It would have been better if she did not see her, but Ivanka also understood very clearly what Margaret meant by this. If she really wanted to have a long-lasting relationship with Jonah, they would have become a couple already. Why wait until that moment? As long as she agreed, it was not impossible, and that was what Jonah thought: he thought she would say yes.Ivanka gently laughed and shook her head. “Jonah, why are you still lying to yourself and others?”Even she understood it, so how could Jonah not know about it?However, Jonah was not willing to dwell on the matter. In the next second, he changed the topic. “It’s better to go to my room. The second floor has plenty of fresh air.”Ivanka saw that he was not willing to talk about it, so she did not say anything more. She nodded. Then a servant came
“If it’s my fault, you can always vent out your anger on me.” Michael made himself clear. It was not his fault, so he refused to accept being treated unfairly. Ivanka sneered, “It seems like you’ve forgotten that you were the cause of everything. If not for the fact that you refused to give up on me, I wouldn’t have invited Jonah for a roleplay. I don’t want to get into the details with you.” In the face of Ivanka’s mockery, for a moment, Michael felt as if something had stuck in his throat, and he did not know what else to say. Ivanka was utterly furious. It was pointless to speak any further to her. But he refused to become a punching bag on Jonah’s behalf for free. “You need to calm down. No one can get in the way of your choices. But I’ll never give up,” said Michael in a low voice. “I see. Since you refuse to give up, are you planning to steal the bride at her wedding as well?” Ivanka raised one of eyebrows. She felt amused. Michael blurted out a single word with
“Michael, I just didn’t want to upset Grandma. If you want to keep her posted on our progress, you might as well find someone else and get married so that there’s no more possibility between us. She will also stop thinking about me and you.” Ivanka had blurted it out without hesitation. Her tone was serious. She really meant it. Michael did not expect Ivanka to say this to him. Rosie had told Michael that Ivanka agreed to let him be her bodyguard because of her. At that time, Michael was over the moon thinking that Rosie had caused another miracle. But based on the situation, it looked like Ivanka did not plan to take other people’s concerns into account anymore. Michael’s mood turned foul. He could not say anything about Ivanka’s decision. “Iv, I refuse to accept this.” After a moment of silence, Michael said that to Ivanka. At that moment, he looked serious. Even though Ivanka could not see his expression, she could imagine his demeanor through his tone. “I know y